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Correlation to State Content Standards
7.1.2: Discuss the geographic borders of the empire at its height and the factors that threatened its territorial cohesion.
7.1.1: Study the early strengths and lasting contributions of Rome.
Expected Student Outcomes (Objective)
Students will be able to:
1. Describe the factors influencing the settlement of Rome.
2. Identify and describe the geographical benefits surrounding Rome
3. Label the geographical features of Italy.
Literacy Standard
RH7. Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
RH1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
Anticipatory Set (5 min.)
Journal: Diane Nash 5Ws
Direct Instruction (15 min.)
SDAIE: CLOSE READ/Annotate: Geography of Rome: Teacher will lead students in a reading of the geography of Rome. Teacher will utilize talk to the text/aloud to guide students in annotating the passage to improve comprehension.
Guided Practice (15 min.)
SDAIE: Board to Paper: Rome Map: Teacher and students will map out the geographical features of Rome on the map based on the reading students completed and annotated.
Independent Practice (20 min.)
SDAIE: Close Read: Rome benefits from Geography: Students will explain the 6 geographical features that benefited Rome by providing an explanation.
Homework.
EdPuzzle: Fall of Rome
Closure (3 min.)
1. Clean up and check for understanding.
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